High school kids help domestic violence victims | UTSanDiego.com

High school kids help domestic violence victims | UTSanDiego.com: Last week, the students announced they had selected the San Diego-based National Family Justice Center Alliance to receive $5,000 to help fund Camp HOPE, a summer program for children exposed to violence, abuse and neglect.

The grant money was provided by the nonprofit San Diego Foundation, which developed the Philanthropy 101 curriculum. This is the second year the foundation has offered the program to a few schools around the county.

Crown Point students get an education in charitable giving : Crown Point

Crown Point students get an education in charitable giving : Crown Point: Is it possible to teach the concept of charitable giving? Can the idea of philanthropy be instilled in someone so they then develop the method of giving time, talent and treasure?

Crown Point High School Principal Chip Pettit and Dean of Students Russ Marcinek approached the Crown Point Community Foundation with that goal in mind. Together with the foundation, they developed a plan to encourage the student body to “give back” and educate them in the art of giving.

From KC To DC In A Car Powered By Tweets - Forbes

From KC To DC In A Car Powered By Tweets - Forbes: Okay, so it’s not literally powered by social media. But what they’ve done to the car is added a “social fuel” program to it, where different social media interactions open enough watts for the car to use.

For example, following them on Twitter? That’s 5 watts. Like them on Facebook? That’s 1 watt. Watch their YouTube video? That’s 3 watts. Their goal is to get enough social media interactions to give them the watts they need to travel from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in their converted car.

They want to do that simply to raise awareness for their program, MindDrive. This program is centered around 30 at

Kiwanis Club Honors ETHS Student-Athletes - Schools - Evanston, IL Patch

Kiwanis Club Honors ETHS Student-Athletes - Schools - Evanston, IL Patch: ETHS Philanthropy Club presents funds to local nonprofits

The ETHS Philanthropy Club presented $3,000 to three nonprofit groups in June 2013 as part of their efforts to learn about the business of giving money. Each year since 2005, the Koffend Foundation gives the Philanthropy Club (part of the ETHS Community Service Club) $3,000 to give to local nonprofits of their choice. The purpose is to give students the opportunity to learn about philanthropy and help a cause, a charity or nonprofit group.

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen: On this day, all six of the district’s schools were transformed into a sea of blue and yellow as thousands donned their custom-made “Boston Strong” t-shirts, designed and sold by CHS students Meghan Peters, Jill Eckler, Courtney Loughnane and Kaitlyn Kelleher, with a big assist from CHS secretary Heather Sullivan and select staff at each of the schools.

The fundraiser quickly morphed into a phenomenon, and by the time the order was placed to Camelot Enterprises of Stoughton, the girls had managed to sell over 3,300 shirts — in a district of 3,262 students — while generating a profit in excess of $27,000 to be sent to the One Fund Boston.

Anamosa school raises $2,700 for victims of Boston bombings - KWWL.com

Anamosa school raises $2,700 for victims of Boston bombings - KWWL.com: ANAMOSA (KWWL) -

Strawberry Hill Elementary School has raised $2,700 after a kindergartner spearheaded a fundraising effort called "Bucks for Boston."

Wedgeworth students donate prize money to nonprofits - Waxahachie Daily Light: Waxahachie

Wedgeworth students donate prize money to nonprofits - Waxahachie Daily Light: Waxahachie: The Wedgeworth Elementary School students who received the Moral Courage Award chose to donate their $50 to local nonprofit organizations Wednesday morning.

Philanthropy camp offered at Gould | Bethel Citizen

Philanthropy camp offered at Gould | Bethel Citizen: Leadership, ethics and philanthropy studies will mix at Gould Academy in July when Grab The Torch opens a six-day overnight experience for teenagers at their traveling Summer Institute. Grab The Torch is a non-profit that has programs in Colorado, Connecticut and their inaugural in Bethel.

Tap Kids for Their Creativity and Passion for Fundraising! - Resource Center - AFP

Tap Kids for Their Creativity and Passion for Fundraising! - Resource Center - AFP: Take a cue from 14-year-old Lulu Cerone, founder of LemonAID Warriors, an organization designed to help you find ridiculously fun ideas to turn your compassion into action and start fixing the world, NOW. Cerone’s organization encourages youth to get involved with fundraising for the pure passion and creativity of it—she didn’t even know you could get paid for being a fundraiser until she recently found AFP.

Let Cerone take you back to the roots of fundraising—back to why you got involved in the first place—and let her passion lead you the way it has led her many ‘warriors.

Cousins raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims | Shelby County Reporter

Cousins raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims | Shelby County Reporter: Cousins Carlee Chappell and Emma Catanese have a mission. They are selling bracelets to raise money for supplies to help victims of the deadly tornado that devastated parts of Oklahoma on May 20.

When Carlee, 11, and Emma, 9, heard about the Oklahoma storms, they knew they wanted to help. They decided on a fundraising project to raise $2,000 for the tornado victims.

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative a great success in Mattawa

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative a great success in Mattawa: On Wednesday, May 29th, the F.J. McElligott Secondary School grade ten civics class competed against each other in Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. Half the school gathered in the cafeteria along with a panel of judges to watch presentations that the students put together about local charities.

MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com

MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com: MetroWest students are seeing what it’s like to be philanthropists and, in return, are learning more about the programs and organizations that help their communities.

The Natick-based Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program has awarded $67,400 to local, nonprofit organizations that serve youth. The grants were awarded on May 23.

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands: The Jewish Community Youth Foundation (JCYF) celebrated its ten year anniversary at its annual Philanthropy Fair and Check Presentation Ceremony. A total of $72,000 was distributed to 29 programs by 162 area teens representing 12 Middle Schools, 21 High Schools

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com: When a killer F5 tornado ravaged through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, May 20 taking the lives of so many including seven elementary school kids, Miami Springs Elementary School first grade teacher Nilda Serrano was faced with a major dilemma.

Her first grade class had been right in the middle of preparing to put on an original play,

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com: Local students are giving back to the community. The Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program presented four local non-profit organizations with grants during a ceremony yesterday. The students involved in the program say working with the different non-profits in Kenora has been a great experience.

"I like doing the site visits and talking to the people we chose," said Login Roblin.

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post: In 2010 Matthew was the youngest person ever to be named volunteer fundraiser of the year by the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He has become a fundraising role model in his community and in the province.

The IWK telethon will broadcast live Saturday and Sunday from several locations throughout the Maritimes including Sydney.

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe: The R. Roger Rowe School’s Community Service Learning program celebrated a year’s worth of giving back to the community with a special assembly on May 24. At the assembly, the middle school student council presented checks to various nonprofits the council raised funds for throughout the year.

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com: GLASTONBURY ——

Glastonbury High School's student council, club council and cultural diversity club will be hosting a fundraiser June 7 to benefit those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombing last month.

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune: High school students have turned a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia into an all-electric car that is powered by tweets, shares, posts and likes. Turning tweets into watts will take the at-risk students from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. to “drive change in education.”

“We want to make the statement to students everywhere that they can participate in [shaping] their education,” says Steve Rees, CEO of Minddrive, “that students can have a voice.”

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award: Southpointe Academy Grade 11 student Morgan Leung is one of three national finalists for Free the Children's Me to We Award for youth work and volunteering in recognition of her philanthropic work.

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation: "f you’re looking to help the residents of Oklahoma, here are ways to support the community. While youth and teens may not have their own funds to contribute towards the cause, there are many other ways to support this community in need. It is important for teens especially to be role models in their community and relay this crucial information to others."

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The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together

The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together: Four very different philanthropists, all under 30, focusing on four different causes using four different ways to make a difference. And yet, it was their commonalities that were the most inspiring: The impact they made, the lessons they learned, common themes of love, tolerance, respect and generosit

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire: AN MP dropped into a school to talk to pupils about their work on social issues.

Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth visited Madani High School, in Highfields, where he spoke to pupils about the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative.

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference: SARASOTA, FL, May 01, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bob Carter presented the 2013 Bob Carter Companies/William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy to Marli Overgard and to Olivia and Carter Ries at the Association of Fundraising Professional's 50th International Conference in San Diego, California (www.afpnet.org).

Eight Nonprofits Get Funding via Student Philanthropists

massnonprofit.org ::: May 6, 2013 — Students who are learning the craft of philanthropy have awarded $65,000 to eight Boston area nonprofits, three of which promote healthy aging, four that encourage entrepreneurship, and another that works with people with mental illness.

The Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced that its 2013 Future Philanthropists have selected three nonprofits to receive $20,000 to fund healthy aging programs: